[Archived] City of Alexandria Announces Schedule of Services for Week of George Washington Day, February 21

For Immediate Release: February 15, 2022

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday, February 21, in observance of George Washington Day. The following list includes schedule information for other City facilities and partner agencies.

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA): On February 21, AWLA (4101 Eisenhower Ave.) will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only. To make an appointment, visit AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment. For animal emergencies or wildlife concerns, call 703.746.4444.

Courts: The Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Alexandria Circuit Court, Alexandria General District Court, Alexandria Juvenile Court, Domestic Relations District Court, and the Court Service Unit (located at 520 King St.) will be closed February 21.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): All DMV customer service centers in Northern Virginia (including 2681 Mill Road) will be closed February 21.

Health Facilities: Alexandria Health Department (4480 King St.), the Flora Krause Casey Health Center (1200 N. Howard St.) and the Teen Wellness Center (3330 King St.) will be closed Monday, February 21.

Historic Alexandria: On February 21, the Stabler–Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (105–107 S. Fairfax St.) will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. All other City of Alexandria museums will be closed. For more information, visit Historic Alexandria and follow Historic Alexandria on social media. 

Hotlines: All emergency hotlines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including the local child protective services hotline at 703.746.5800 or the state hotline at 1.800.552.7096; the domestic violence hotline at 703.746.4911; the emergency services for mental health or substance abuse crisis hotline at 703.746.3401; the local adult protective services hotline at 1.888.832.3858 or the Adult Protective Services State Hotline at 1.888.832.3858; the suicide prevention hotline at 703.527.4077; and the sexual assault hotline at 703.683.7273. 

Impound Facility: The City’s Impound Facility (5249 Eisenhower Ave.) will be closed February 21. The Impound Facility is closed every Saturday and Sunday, as well as on all observed City holidays. Fees will continue to accrue on Saturdays and Sundays, but not on holidays.

Libraries: On February 21, all Alexandria Library branches and the Alexandria Law Library (520 King St.) will be closed, including talking books, telephone and curbside services. Visit Alexandria Library for more information.

Parking: On February 21, the Alexandria Police Department will suspend enforcement of parking restrictions for metered spaces, residential permit parking districts and other areas with signed parking time limits. This suspension of enforcement, which applies only to the restrictions at legal parking spaces, does not permit parking in any location where it is normally prohibited (for example, “no parking” zones, loading zones or spaces for persons with disabilities). Temporary “no parking” signs will be enforced on February 21. 

Recreation, Nature and Arts Centers: On February 21, Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility (3210 King St.); Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.); and Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.) will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other City recreation and nature centers will be closed. The Torpedo Factory Art Center will also be closed. For more information, visit Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

Resource Recovery: Residential refuse and recycling will not be collected February 21. Collection services will be delayed by one day that week: Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday; Tuesday’s collection will be on Wednesday; Wednesday’s collection will be on Thursday; and Thursday’s collection will be on Friday. The Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collections Drop-off Center (3224 Colvin St.) will be closed February 21. Visit the Resource Recovery Holiday Collection Calendar for more information. 

Schools: All Alexandria City Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed February 21.

Transit: The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) bus service will operate on a Saturday schedule February 21. The free King Street Trolley will operate from King Street Metro to Alexandria City Hall every 15 minutes, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit dashbus.com for more information.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Editorial Communications Manager, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.